IMSA Race Director Beaux Barfield confirmed Kévin Estre received probation—not an immediate suspension—after his late-race collision with Jack Aitken at Road America. Barfield stressed Estre is "on an extremely short leash" and any further incidents will trigger swift penalties.
The sanctioning body reviewed the clash that ended Estre’s race prematurely, opting for a measured response rather than an automatic ban. Barfield’s warning underscores IMSA’s zero-tolerance stance on reckless driving in the closing laps.
Virginia International Raceway hosts this weekend’s GT-only event, where Estre and Aitken will again line up on track. Barfield’s comments leave no doubt: Estre’s next move will determine whether he finishes the race.
